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document.write( " If there is a charge of $7 to play the game, what is the game's expected value?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #691257 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A game is played using one die. If the die is rolled and shows 4, the player wins $35. If the die shows any number other than 4, the player wins nothing. \n" ); document.write( " If there is a charge of $7 to play the game, what is the game's expected value? \n" ); document.write( "============ \n" ); document.write( "Random \"winnings\":::...28.....-7 \n" ); document.write( "Propabilities::::......1/6....5/6 \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "E(x) = (1/6)28 + (5/6)7 = (28-35)/6 = -7/6 = -$1.17 (expect to lose $1.17) \n" ); document.write( "----------------------- \n" ); document.write( "cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |